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Albuquerque police may take your cash during a traffic stop without charging you with a crime. New Mexico passed significant reforms in 2015, but civil asset forfeiture continues to raise questions about property rights and due process. Understanding how the law works...
Imagine officers arrive at your Albuquerque home with a signed search warrant, and everything they do next looks official. But what if the sworn statement that convinced a judge to approve it was not true? A warrant is only as reliable as the facts behind it, and...
In New Mexico, police do not have to explain why they detain someone when the stop begins. This may surprise people who expect an immediate reason for a stop. Police may make a brief stop when they have reasonable suspicion of a crime. This rule gives officers some...
Job hunting can feel brutal right now. You see posts every day from people who send out dozens of applications and still wait months for an offer. So when you finally get a promising lead, you don’t want a criminal charge to derail it. Your career and financial...
Three officers surrounded you during the arrest. Only one threw the punches. The others watched, said nothing and walked away once it was over. Many people assume only the officer who caused the injury can answer for it. The law often takes a broader view, and knowing...
During an encounter with law enforcement, you may have one question in mind: Am I allowed to record the event? Whether you are doing so for your safety or to preserve evidence, understanding your rights can help you decide how to respond. When is filming police...
Police sometimes push suspects past their breaking point during interrogations. When that happens, courts in New Mexico can throw out a confession entirely. Defense attorneys look for specific evidence to prove coercion. Here are four signs that carry real weight in a...
A felony charge can make it feel like the government already has control of your future. A preliminary hearing is one of the first chances to test whether the state has enough evidence to keep pushing the case forward. Prosecutors may use a grand jury instead, but...
After a criminal trial ends, a conviction does not always mark the final stage of a case. In some situations, a person may ask a higher court to review decisions made during the trial or sentencing process. An appeal serves as the next step in the legal process when a...
A shoplifting accusation might feel minor at first, especially if the item was not expensive. In New Mexico, the value of the merchandise can quickly change the level of the charge. A case that starts as a store report or police citation could become more serious if...